Rashanah Baldwin

(she/her)

Rashanah is a social entrepreneur, accomplished broadcast journalist, media consultant, and community leader. Between her professional career as a senior advisor for Avoq, a project manager for Bloomberg Associates, and the founder of the Baldwin Media Group, she manages to give back to under-resourced neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago. Rashanah is a neighborhood strategist with NHS Chicago, and her ability to establish partnerships and leverage her extensive network has allowed her to make a meaningful impact on the South Side. She’s developed partnerships among elected officials, community organizations, city-wide institutions, and residents to bring new businesses that stabilize housing, making the neighborhoods more walkable, safer, and economically thriving.

She’s previously worked as a communications coordinator for Illinois Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, leading the communications efforts to uplift the Justice Equity Opportunity Initiative on justice reform and policy. What sets Rashanah apart is her goal to change perceptions by promoting inclusive/ positive news coverage through her “Good in Englewood” campaign. She is active on boards with Growing Home Inc., NHS Chicago, The Reporter’s Inc., and Women In Planning and Development. 

Fun Facts

• Featured in the New York Times bestseller “Broadcasting Happiness.” and the best-selling book “The Future of Happiness.” 
• Enjoys doing her podcast, “Someone You Need To Know,” where she interviews change agents.
• Running marathons, traveling to new countries, and trying new vegan recipes.